Non-Ferrous Application Series
Complete turning solutions for non-ferrous materials
The ultimate tools for high speed machining of non-ferrous alloys.
Chip nesting is a thing of the past.
Applications & Features
Applications
Features
Ultra-fine grained PCD-tipped inserts
Definitive insert series for high speed machining of aluminum alloys
- Ultra-fine grained PCD grade for edge sharpness
- An extremely wear-resistant grade, featuring strongly-bonded diamond grains that prevents the grains from breaking off during machining
- Thanks to ultra-fine diamond grains, DX110 provides superior surface finish
- Chipbreaker series with rake angle of 10°
1. Grade selection guide
2. PCD grades and applications
PCD inserts with 3D chipbreaker
No more chip nesting in aluminum alloy machining
Unique 3D chipbreaker
- Versatile geometry allows excellent chip control
- One insert handles from rough to finish operations
- Optimal rake angle design effectively directs chips to the redirector
Fine-grained cemented carbide inserts with chipbreaker for non-ferrous alloy
No more chip nesting in aluminum alloy and copper alloy machining
For positive insert
First-choice geometry for non-ferrous applications
AL
- Provides excellent chip control and resistance to wear and built-up edge
- Low cutting forces generated by a large rake angle and sharp cutting edge
- 3D geometry with lapped rake face
- Superb chip control enabled by large inclination angle of the cutting edge
- Available on 26 total inserts, including CCGT, DCGT, RCGT, TCGT, and VCGT inserts
For negative insert
Press-in chipbreaker ideal for medium to finish operations
28
- Versatile geometry with a large inclination angle of the cutting edge. Ideal for medium to finish operations
- Provides superior surface finish and chip control
Linear chipbreaker
P
Provides process security across a wide range of applications
Grades
DX110
- Excellent sharpness for high surface quality
- Suitable for finishing non-ferrous metal and nonmetal
KS05F
- N15
- Uncoated cemented carbide
Practical examples
Example #1
Automotive Industry
Part: | Con-rods |
Material: | Copper-based sintered alloy |
Insert: | 1QP-CCMT09T304, 1QP-CCMT32.51 |
Grade: | DX110 |
Cutting conditions: | Vc = 300 (m/min) f = 0.05 (mm/rev) ap = 0.1 (mm) Coolant: Wet |
Example #2
Part: | Transmission parts |
Material: | A2011 / AlCu6BiPb |
Insert: | 1QP-VCGT160404-NS |
Grade: | DX110 |
Cutting conditions: | Vc = 1,400 (m/min) f = 0.08 (mm/rev) ap = 0.1 (mm) Coolant: Wet |
Example #3
Part: | Pipe |
Material: | A5052S / AlMg2.5 |
Insert: | 1QP-DCGT11T304-NS |
Grade: | DX110 |
Cutting conditions: | Vc = 400 (m/min) f = 0.1 (mm/rev) ap = 1 (mm) Coolant: Wet |
Standard cutting conditions
ISO | Workpiece materials | Chipbreaker | Nose radius | Grade | Cutting speed Vc (m/min) |
Feed f (mm/rev) |
Depth of cut ap (mm) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aluminum alloys (Si ≤ 12%) |
NS | 0.1, 0.2 | DX110 | 300 – 2500 | 0.03 – 0.1 | 0.1 – 1 | |
NS | 0.4, 0.8 | DX110 | 300 – 2500 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 2 | ||
Without | DX110 | 1000 – 2500 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
Without | DX120 | 1000 – 2500 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
Without | DX140 | 1000 – 2500 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
Without | DX160 | 300 – 2500 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 1 | |||
AL | KS05F | 100 – 1200 | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 5 | |||
28 | KS05F | 100 – 1200 | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 3 | |||
P | TH10 | 100 – 1000 | 0.2 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 4 | |||
Aluminum alloys (Si ≥ 12%) |
NS | 0.1, 0.2 | DX110 | 300 – 800 | 0.03 – 0.1 | 0.1 – 1 | |
NS | 0.4, 0.8 | DX110 | 300 – 800 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.1 – 2 | ||
Without | DX110 | 400 – 800 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
Without | DX120 | 400 – 800 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
Without | DX140 | 400 – 800 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
Without | DX160 | 400 – 800 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
AL | KS05F | 100 – 300 | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 5 | |||
28 | KS05F | 100 – 300 | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 3 | |||
P | TH10 | 100 – 300 | 0.2 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 4 | |||
Magnesium alloys | Without | DX160 | 400 – 1200 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 1 | ||
Copper and copper alloys | NS | 0.1, 0.2 | DX110 | 300 – 1500 | 0.03 – 0.1 | 0.1 – 1 | |
NS | 0.4, 0.8 | DX110 | 300 – 1500 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 2 | ||
Without | DX110 | 500 – 1500 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
Without | DX120 | 500 – 1500 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 2 | |||
AL | KS05F | 100 – 300 | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 5 | |||
28 | KS05F | 100 – 300 | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 3 | |||
P | TH10 | 100 – 300 | 0.2 – 0.5 | 0.5 – 4 | |||
Copper and its alloys (brass, bronze) | Without | DX160 | 500 – 1500 | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.05 – 1 | ||
Tungsten carbide (HRA80-95) | Without | DX160 | 5 – 30 | 0.02 – 0.1 | 0.02 – 0.2 | ||
Without | DX200 | 5 – 30 | 0.02 – 0.1 | 0.02 – 0.2 | |||
FRP | Without | DX160 | 500 – 1000 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 1 | ||
Without | DX200 | 500 – 1000 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 1 | |||
CFRP | Without | DX160 | 100 – 700 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 1 | ||
Without | DX200 | 100 – 700 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 1 | |||
Carbon | Without | DX160 | 300 – 500 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 1 | ||
Without | DX200 | 300 – 500 | 0.05 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 1 | |||
Green ceramics | Without | DX160 | 100 – 200 | 0.02 – 0.1 | 0.1 – 1 | ||
Without | DX200 | 100 – 200 | 0.02 – 0.1 | 0.1 – 1 | |||
Sputtering targets for semiconductor | Without | DX200 | 10 – 100 | 0.02 – 0.1 | 0.02 – 0.2 |
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